Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 June 2018
181. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health when the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced to allow both parents in a same sex marriage the same rights with regard to their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27109/18]
View answerA number of technical drafting issues have come to light in relation to Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. Consideration of a resolution to these issues and the likely need for primary legislation are close to conclusion and I expect to be in a position to progress shortly.
